Cosmopolitan cities, such as Istanbul, have it in their nature to attract big names and brands, as well as gourmet opportunities.
So far international brands such as Zuma and Cipriani have already made their way into Istanbul. They have established themselves in Istanbul's rich and trendy neighborhoods and attracted a relatively rich and refined clientele.
Others are paving their way in. One minor flaw that Istanbul presents to the new-comers is a price conscious general public. Hakkasan, for instance, failed with 200 TRY main dishes. Those that manage to survive do so with a generous offer and a good price-for-value combination.
Following is a list of five-star local and international brands.
Meşrutiyet Caddesi Ansen Suites 130, Tepebasi
One&only true Sicillian gem in Beyoglu w. multilingual staff...
Omer Avni Mahallesi Inonu Caddesi 50, Gumusuyu
Best of Ottoman Cuisine, serious&elegant place, magnificent view...
Ahmet Adnan Saygun Caddesi
Ulus Parki No.1, Ulus
Bedouin tent on the Bosphorus...
Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Yol Sokak No:2
Ulus Park
Watch the sunset over Bosphorus with elegance and style...
Muallim Naci Caddesi 44
Ortaköy
Lunch, dine and club under the bridge, over the sea...
12 Levent Mah. Buyukdere Caddesi No:2 Kat:1 Levent
Character finds itself in the ex-HSBC local HQ -once victimized by a terrorist attack...
Yeni Mecidiyeköy Mahallesi Çamlıkuyu Sokak No:2 Alaçatı
Tapas and fine dining in Çeşme...
Ahmet Rasim Paşa Yalısı Cubuklu Cad. No 27 Kanlica
Exquisite Italian & Mediterrenean meals, award-winning chef...
Salhane Sokak No: 7
Mesmerizing view, drinks, food...
12 Hayriye Caddesi
Young & Inventive Meditteranean Cuisine...
6 Şifahane Sokak
500-Year-Old Kitchen...
Muallim Naci Caddesi 71
Roman tavern inside Blacck Nightclub at the shores of Bosphorus...
Cevdet Pasa caddesi 63/A Bebek
French star Laduree in Bebek...
W Istanbul Süleyman Seba Caddesi 22 Kat 3
Lobster and steakhouse is back!...
22 Suleyman Seba Caddesi
The In Crowd...
1 Akmerkez Residence Nispetiye Caddesi
After Work Hangout...
Çırağan Cad. No. 28 , Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus, Beşiktaş
Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus Restaurant serving Mediterranean & Italian cuisine...
126 Kefilekoy Caddesi
Family Friendly Dining...
Ahmet Adnan Saygun Caddesi, 71 Yok Sokak
Terrace Overlooking the Bosporus...
54 Muallim Naci Caddesi, Kurucesme
Surrounded by Park & Sea...